Books matching: violent clashes and battles
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Save:A gloriously intense and exotic historical saga - brutal, sensual, and opulent in equal measure. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who want to be swept away by old-school epic storytelling.
'Salammbo' by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel set in ancient Carthage during the Third century BC. The story revolves around the brutal war between Carthage and its rebellious mercenaries, led by the Libyan Matho. Flaubert meticulously describes the exotic Carthaginian rituals, the diverse group of mercenaries, and the violent clashes between the two factions. The novel is filled with elaborate details of costumes, ceremonies, battles, and torturous punishments, creating a vivid and gory historical realism. The plot delves into themes of arrogance, pride, jealousy, and greed, portraying a political structure where party politics undermine the state's best interests.
Flaubert's writing style in 'Salammbo' is described as ornate, lavish, and exotic, filled with sensual and grotesque imagery. The novel is praised for its historical accuracy and the author's extensive research, including Flaubert's trip to Tunisia to gather information about Carthage. The narrative is likened to an Orientalist tragedy, showcasing Flaubert's deep knowledge of Carthaginian history and religion. Despite the graphic and violent content, the book is considered unique, compelling, and an epic tale of lust, cruelty, riches, ritual, and sensuality.
It was at Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar. The soldiers whom he had commanded in Sicily were having a great feast to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Eryx, and as th...1862•345 pages
